Role of Indian Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Scientific Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation

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@article{1723741,
      author = {Priyanshu Joshi, Pragya Shrivastava, Ranjana Verma},
      title = {Role of Indian Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Scientific Strategies for Biodiversity Conservation},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2026},
      volume = {10},
      number = {2},
      pages = {3799-3806},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1723741.pdf},
      abstract = {Biodiversity conservation is one of the major environmental concerns in the modern world. Due to increasing human activities, climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss, many plant and animal species are facing serious threats. Modern scientific methods such as remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems, ecological studies, genetic conservation, and artificial intelligence have helped improve biodiversity conservation efforts. However, traditional knowledge and practices developed by local communities are often not given enough importance. Indian Knowledge Systems contain valuable environmental knowledge that has been developed over centuries through close interaction with nature. These systems include practices such as sacred groves, traditional farming methods, community-based forest protection, use of medicinal plants, and sustainable use of natural resources. Such practices have played an important role in protecting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. This paper explores how Indian Knowledge Systems can support and strengthen modern scientific approaches to biodiversity conservation. It highlights the benefits of combining traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary scientific techniques to achieve more effective and sustainable conservation outcomes. The paper also discusses the challenges and policy measures needed for integrating traditional knowledge into present-day conservation planning.},
      keywords = {Indian Knowledge Systems, Biodiversity Conservation, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Indigenous Knowledge.},
      month = {August},
  }